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DeniseDiaz — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:29:37 CST

Tribute to 'The Legendary Frankie Manning'

DeniseDiaz — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:27:47 CST

Frankie Manning born May 26,1914-April 27,2009

Frankie Manning journey is far more than a great dancer and choregrapher but it allows me to see that I don:t have to dance better than anybody on or off the dance floor all I got to do is be better than I was before I got here, better than the night or day before you see I:am the dance and you can:t seperate the dance from the dancer we just get better with time. ALL POWER TO FRANKIE SWINGING MANNING his moves will last forever. This was sent to me
by Reginald Johnson.

Opinions of Others

DeniseDiaz — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:49:14 CST

Some folks have not been raised to celebrate the accomplishments of another individual. Some folks grow up learning to covet & envy the "shining light" of others. These type of folks destroy everything they can trying to get in another person's light: jobs, marriages, friendships, reputations, etc. Keep an eye open for anyone trying to dim your light, let nothing stop YOUR destined glow! Shine folks! SHINE!
Lana (LA)

I read in black study courses, that as descendants of an African tribal society, we have inherent traits of that culture, specifically, the tendancy to celebrate the greater good of the comminty as a whole, not indiviual accomplishments. Like in our parents and grandparents days, no child was without a home to be raised in. When tragedy struck the ...entire community joined in to support the family. When someone achieved, it was the entire community that benefited.Now that most of us have taken on the Western civilization's capitalistic and individualist approach to life - it conflicts with our basic inherit tribal mentality.So using this mindset, the truly accomplished are those that are uplifting our community, not those making a fortune for themselves. And the 'coveters' are actually those being left behind as we buy into the capitalistic emptiness of individual achievement.
Columbia Steppin Diva

No one can put a lamp shade on what God is the power base of! "To shed the light; the light never stop shinning; it just moves out of sight of those with shades...even the blind can feel the rays of the sun; so shine let it shine Blessing be to god.
Paul (San Francisco)

Eleanor Roosevelt said, "No one can make you feel inferior without your
consent." So, part of this process is not only looking at what we perceive
others are doing, but also what responsibility we bear.
Janet (Snowbaby DAL)

Sometimes in life there is turmoil, dysfunction and toxicity and you might not be sure if YOU are the source of the problem or not. Remove yourself from the equation...the situation. If calmness enters your life and disharmony maintains in the old situation, then it's quite possible the problem was never YOU
Ms. Reid (LAX)

Responses from Article Why Swing Dancers Quit Dancing

DeniseDiaz — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:00:25 CST

I really appreciate your feelings about the swing dance and what it brings to some of
us that really like to dance. You are so right when you said it is all about THE
DANCE, and that's all. Maybe you could start a KEEP IT REAL column or something once
a month to vent some of the GOOD AND BAD feelings about how the swing dance brings out
in some of the REAL people in the swing world. It could be some type of therapy or
just a venting session. That's just my thoughts. But, anyway Keep Up The Good Work.
See ya on tha dance floor!!! James

l do know what you mean..l to have slow my role due to the different
personallity....Thanks for keeping real..Be Bless. Kristi

You are so right I saw the dance for the first time a little over 3 yrs ago and
loved it and wanted to learn when I started to learn i notice that people would sit
around the dance floor and pick apart a person's style it was like everyone would
try to out dance the other. Tonia

Denise in my opinion
You have acknowledge what I am sure
others are thinking, I agree with you.
HATS OFF TO YOU
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Frankie

Hi Denise!

You're so right. At times I really miss dancing, but it has become such a "clique"
thing. If you're not in the "in crowd" you don't get asked to dance. And because
some of the guys have gotten so good, they know they don't have to ask anybody
because they know the women are going to flock to them. And then with the merge of
the Swingout/WCS dancers, a lot of "our" men act like it's a badge of honor to have
all the white women falling all over them so our Black women sit on the sidelines.
I guess I'll try Salsa. lol Karen

Great commentary Denise! I believe that you hit it on the nail and also there
should not be all of this competitiveness amongst each other when we are all doing
the same thing but everyone may be doing a little something creative to be a little
different but we all have the same goal in mind....spreading the LOVE of dance!
Denise keep it up and return to the dance floor and let's show them that there can
be positive people who really want to spread the love of this dance. T. L.

That is definitely why I quit dancing!!!! The good dancers look down their noses at
us!!!!!!!!!! Johnson W.

You are so right, if you are not a perfect dancer they will not dance with you. But we still have to try with someone else. Thank you so much for what you have said. That means a lot to the ones is not as good as some. Patricia

Thank you, Denise you made my day!
you are so right in the statement that you made and Thanks again for making it.
Gwen

Denise,
You are so right about what you said. I can remember that we use to
dance ALL NIGHT. We use to dance and help and look out for each other.
Even though there were clicks then, it wasn't as bad as now.
Thanks for sharing and keeping us in the loop for what is going on in
the US. lol.. Hope to see you around soon.
Take care and God Bless
Lafayette

Denise,
I agree with you totally. I stopped dancing 4 years ago. Never went back.
I noticed that if you aren't a excellent dancer, guys won't give you the
time of day. I really miss it. When I took classes, I went alone and
didn't know a lot of people. I knew the steps, but didn't get a lot of
exposure. I was just thinking the other day about starting over. What do
you suggest is a good place to start, where guys don't mind helping you out.
Thanks Karen

Hello Denise, my name is Tony and my wife is Bridget. Your comments are
very refreshing as well as the comments from last month. I agree with you and in
our opinion this is the main reason young dancers quit and that is they get hurt.
And if a woman or man is respectful of himself or herself, then they won't allow
being disrespected so they depart never to come back in some cases. My wife and I
have been dancing for a year and we love the dance,and we got our bumps and bruises
and all of it was unnecessary. We think that in a class room, instructor's should
monitor their advanced dancers as well as instructor's under them to ensure proper
etiquette is being taught along with those basic steps we all desperately long to
learn. You have a great Philosophy for the dance that should be shared with every
dance teacher. Thanks for being you. Tony

Denise, this is James a person new to swingout. I wanted to learn because I
saw what you saw, great people having fun and acting right because it was all about
the dance. And unfortunately you are right there are people who have been blessed to
have more talent than the next person but who use the talent to say "you don't
deserve to be on the same floor at the same time that I am here" which is the ugly
attitude you are referring to. But I would never quit the dance but I would seek to
avoid those people who are trying to be-little me because I am not at there level.
That is why I love what you do and your messages are inspiring to me. Please don't
you give up and please don't you stop speaking up for people who just want to learn
the dance and have a great time swing dancing. Love James.

This is so true! It is the attitudes of others and they do believe that they are
better than the other person. I started out learning in Arlington and because of
the attitudes of the people there I stop going. I also tried other classes in the
Dallas area and they are even worst. You can't enjoy learning when the person that
teaching you is ego tripping and the others that have been dancing for a while act
like you are beneath them. I want even go to Black Clubs anymore.
I'm treated better elsewhere!
Daphne

Hi Denise.

I am glad that you shared your thoughts on why dancers stop dancing. I really do
appreciate all you do to keep us informed and to just promote the dance. Don't lose
heart!
I also took a break from dancing because of many reasons, one of which was feeling
inadequate and a bit ignored if I did not know the latest move. I also began
dancing because I LOVE to dance! I also love to watch others dance and enjoy
themselves. My prayer is that we will keep the fun and the spirit of unity in dance
and that we will show younger generations that we can dance together respectfully
and beautifully.
All this to say...Thank you my sister for your work and your patience with all of us
and please keep reminding us to do the right thing!
Gail

I think you are correct. people are quick to judge others based on what "they" believe a person should be, act, and say. Gail A.

Hi Denise, it's Al "Happy Feet" Dillard.

First, you can post my reply! I stand behind everything I say about Swing Dancing.
This includes Swing-Out, Houston Two Step Swing-Out, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing and
Chicago Steppin.

You heartfelt post will not reach those who feel like they are all that, we can be
real about this! However it may reach those who are being taught right now by the so
call "I am all that". Lets be clear, not all teacher have a class. Most of them are
on the dance floor when the damage is being done. Male and Female!

Here is the biggest problem right now with this dance. No one teach our (African
American) history about this dance. How many dancers know Frankie Manning or Shorty
George?

How many dancers know the mother of all Swing Dancing is Lindy Hop? How many people
know African Americans created it in the early 1800’s and it fully matured by 1940.

Why am I saying this truth? The true value of why we get on that dance floor lies in
our history. If you don’t know the History you don’t really know why you are
dancing, teaching or promoting.

Hello Denise,
I agree for some of the same reasons.
I stop going to swing dance because of the guys not wanting to swing with you if you
are not one of the popular ones and if you are not interested in "Swinging" with
them, if you know what I mean. Also, I have notice that there are many ways to
swing and people are basically forgetting the original swing dance and adding too
much onto the dance confusing everyone. I would love to find a group of dancers who
just want to hang out and have fun dancing and not any other agendas. I love the
dance and I was introduced to swing dance a couple of years ago. Since then I have
been asked by all my friends and family to teach them the dance. I have been
teaching swing dance for almost 2yrs and I love to share what I have learned. I
teach the basic steps and advise everyone I teach they would have to go dancing in
order to learn the dance, because everybody does it differently. I pray that this
does not get too out of hand and more people
will learn the dance and have fun doing it. Sorry that this is getting to be a bad
thing to get into instead of just plain old fun.
God bless us all because we need Him in everything we do.
Make it a great day!
Much Love,
Pam

Denise I totally agree with you on this. I like to add how instructors change the
dance to accomodate all the dance styles in one (Swingout infused with another
dance. Totally confuse new students....it is and should be only about the dance.
live, love, laugh and dance. I know several people that stop coming due to the
drama behind swingout. I ask them not to allow others to stop their love for getting
out and dancing.
Yolanda

Hey Denise,
I strongly, strongly, strongly agree with you....when I started swing dancing seven
years ago it was so much fun...Jackie and I was use to be everywhere swing
dancing. But the last year in a half it has gotten really nasty everybody wants to
teach and they have gone way overboard with the dance making its a hot mess. When
ever Jackie comes down to visit she even notice that its totally have changed. I
have had several family members to learned swing dance this past year but once
they graduate they didn't want to come back out because of the mess.
Thank you so much for writing this on your website...
Shannon

I understand what you are saying? Thank you for that we all needed a
wake up call. With love Gold Star Dance Studio.

Thanks for that! I felt somewhat of the same way when I used to go. I
thought I was being overly sensitive.
Stacie

Thats right dancing should be fun, I feel the same way the men act like they don't
want with you just dance with the person all the time. This make me feel like why I
pay my money to come these event...just to set down...Teacher don't dance with you
if you not take there class anymore. So I agree with you and I so glad somebody
said something about this....you need everybody email to send this statement to
THANK YOU

Hi Denise,
I loved this article. The first paragraph speaks for itself. In the beginning my
significant other had no problems with me learning to swingout. Then all of a
sudden there were questions, like who you dancing with? why are wearing that blouse
or dress? and the ultimate question: when can I expect for you to return home. All
these questions became an issue. I had always wanted to learn how to swing. I had
started taking some classes @ Coaches Corner back in the day as a beginner. I
cannot remember who the (beginner) instructor was at the time, but he was very
discouraging to me as a beginner student, and I quit. Finally, when I learned
there were FREE classes at the Kliff Klubb I became a student again. I was
determined to learn and finish, and that's exactly what I did. I graduated in May
2009. I loved the instructor Barbara, and has since graduated from another swing
class. My man cannot understand why I like swinging-out so much....I tell him: I
like it, it's pretty and I feel good when I'm dancing.
I have met a lot of people and instructors, and have been to several swing places in
the DFW area...I stood my ground with my man, and it's been a year and growing
strong for me to continue learning the art of swing. 2010...
Treeca

Good morning Denise,
I read your opinion on your email concerning why people quit swing dancing. You are
absolutely correct about what you said about the way people act, and treat each
other after learning how to swing out. I've been swinging out since 2007, and when
I started I couldn't get enough of it. It was fun and eventful. Now, I hardly ever
go anymore because of that very reason you stated in your email. I'm experimenting
those same issues, at one particular place without naming any names, most of those
folks who learned from that establishment are very cliquish. And they dance with
people they know and leave the rest out. I don't mind asking men to dance, but
every once in a while I'd like to be asked. I stop going to that place because of
that, and heard from others that they felt that place was very cliquish. So I
wanted to try something new, I started west coast swing about 4 months ago. I love
that dance also, but I'm having a hard time finding places to go to practice what
I've learned in FW, only in Dallas. I don't like to drive to Dallas all the time,
but I'm wondering if there are any places in FW that west coast dance, do you know
of any? Now, I'm not dancing at all at the moment, and like you I love to dance and
that's why I learned. It's a shame that some people have to take the fun out of
dancing, something so exciting and fun like swinging out. The dance is supposed to
bring people together not separate them and take away the fun of it. I'm glad to
see someone else experimenting the same issues as me, I thought I was the only one.
Thank you, Theresa

There is one more reason, people seem not to be having fun when I
first started people use to smile because they enjoyed the dance now
everyone seem so serious that no one seem to enjoy themselves and
that's why I stopped going as much.
Johnny

Denise,
I've been dancing Swingout for 9 years and I have experienced a lot of what
these folks are feeling, and still do at times. When we took classes, we
bonded with the folks in our classes, regardless of the dance style
(Swingout or West Coast), venue, or instructors. You develop a rapport with
other dancers and, after you've been dancing a while, you begin to favor
some dancers (leaders or followers) over others. I have danced with plenty
of people who "know" how to dance "Chicago Style," only to find out they
didn't know how to dance either style. I am usually willing to dance with
just about anyone who asks, regardless of whether they know how to dance. I
was learning once and needed "better" dancers to help me.

When we first took lessons, we stood in lines with leaders on one side and
followers on the other. There were no advanced classes. At that time,
there was only one or two instructors in the Metroplex who would "couple up"
the students and teach them to dance together. In order to learn new moves,
we would watch the other dancers and then get them to teach us something we
liked. We still sit around and watch, not to be critical, but to learn and
admire the different styles. And, we still try to pick up new moves when we
can. So, just because people are watching, doesn't mean they are hating.
They may be stealing your moves, or just enjoying your style.

At times, I find myself sitting at the table watching others dance. I have
wondered why I am not asked to dance more often and I have a lot of answers,
but I don't know if any of them are right because I have never asked anyone.
It doesn't really matter and I'm not sure I want to know. When I really
want to dance, I will muster up some courage and ask someone who I've seen
around. After all, I'm there to dance and have a good time, not to
overanalyze or criticize or whatever. If I don't feel like dancing, I will
go talk to someone. I often strike up a conversation with the people
sitting next to me, even if we have never met.

And, let me also add that the WCS or the non-Black clubs aren't necessarily
any better. I found the WCS dancers to be just as cliquish until we started
taking classes and getting to know people. Once you stop going, they don't
know if you can still dance, so they are hesitant to dance with you when you
start going back. That's the same everywhere.
Snowbaby

Thanks Denise,
I appreciate your article about why some people quit swingout. I was actually
comtemplating quitting for some of the very reasons that you and some of your
respondents mentioned. Thanks for the article. I now know that it is not just me
with the same feelings. I love dancing and have learned several different versions
of swingout and two-step as well as salsa and hustle. It will be hard for me to give
up swingout and two-step but unless I see some changes, I will venture back to salsa
and hustle. It's all about fun and the dance for me and lately the swingout and
two-step crowd is neither.

Thanks again...I am going to enjoy your site. I am in Dallas on occasion to visit my
daughter. I now have a way to keep up with what's going on.

Zula

Swingsation- is the feeling you get while having fun with your partner out on the dance floor!

DeniseDiaz — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:29:32 CST

The Legendary Frankie Manning

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Dallas Swingout Classes

DeniseDiaz — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:39:26 CST

Learn the dance we love! See below for various locations
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Monday 4 locations	Tuesday 8 locations	Wednesday 4 locations	Thursday 9 locations	Friday 4 location	Saturday 2 locations	Sunday 3 locations

St. Luke Community Center 6211 E. Grand Ave Dallas, Tx. Billy Culton 6:30pm-8:30pm	Friendship West Swingout Class 2020 Wheatland rd Dallas, Tx Wendell Ross 7:45-8:45	Emerald City Bar & Grill 2532 Martin Luther king blvd. Dallas , Tx Tim & Mike Davis 7-9pm	Coaches Corner 7427 S. Wheatland Rd. Dallas, Tx Pee Wee 7-9pm	The Lodge 2607 Martin Luther King blvd Dallas,Tx Maurice Jefferson 8-10pm	Harry Stone Recreation Center 2403 Milmar dr. Garland, Tx Cookie Peters 12-2pm	Halftime Bar & Grill 4222 W. Camp Wisdom rd. Dallas, Tx Pee Wee 6-8pm
Envoyounce Event Center 4041 W. Wheatland rd. Dallas, Tx Terry Tucker 7-9pmr	Kliff Klub 5250 Singing Hills Dr. Dallas, Tx Barbara Marshall 7-9pm	Halftime Bar & Grill II 4222 W. Camp Wisdom Rd Dallas, Tx Pee Wee 7-9pm	T-Dub Dancing Studio 1608 S. Ewing Ave Dallas, Tx Tonia Wallace	Murphys Place 9410 Walnut st Dallas, Tx Tim Davis 8-10pm	Campbell-Green Recreation Center 16600 Park Hill dr. Dallas, Tx Lashanda Brown 1-3pm	Move Studio Swing Classes 17062 Preston Rd. Dallas, Texas Ramiro 4pm-5pm
Halftime Bar & Grill 2315 S. Cooper Arlington, Tx Cheryl Head 7-9pm	Emerald City Bar & Grill 2532 Martin Luther King blvd Dallas, Texas Mike & Tim Davis 7-9pm	T-Dub Dancing Studio 1608 S. Ewing Ave. Dallas, Tx Tonia Wallace	Friendship West Swingout Class 2020 Wheatland rd Dallas,Tx Wendell Ross 7:45-8:45pm	Dancing with Ramiro Stratos Restaurant 2907 W. Northwest hwy. Dallas, Tx. Ramiro 6:30pm-9:30pm		Xtreme Cafe 2505 Pacific Ave Dallas, Tx. 75226 Lady Champagne 7-9pm
Campbell-Green Recreation Ctr. 16600 Park Hill dr. Dallas, Tx Lashanda Brown 7-9pm	Angel Faces Performing Arts 1111 W. Ledbetter suite 750 Dallas, Texas Dominque Martin Ms. AP 7pm-8:30pm	Cedar Valley College 3030 N Dallas Ave Dallas, Tx Lady Champagne 7:30pm-10pm	Plaza Arts Center 1115 4th Ave. Carrollton, Tx. Start June 18th Dell Johnson 7-9:30pm	Halftime Bar &Grill II 4222 W. Camp Wisdom Dallas, Tx PeeWee 7-9pm
	Singing Hills Recreation Center 1909 Crouch rd. Dallas, Tx Ernie Brown 6:30pm-8:30pm	Dancing Hall & More 727 N. Beltline rd. Irving , Tx. Edward Smith 7-9pm	Angel Faces Perfoming Arts 1111 W.Ledbetter suite 750 Dallas, Texas Dominque Martin Ms. AP 7pm-8:30pm
	Granberry Community Ctr. 4109 Mansfield hwy. Ft. Worth, Tx Champ & Ms. Ella 8-10pm		Granger Recreation 1310 West Ave F Garland, Tx Edward Smith 6:30-8:30pm
	K.B Polk Recreation Center 6801 Roper st Dallas, Tx Sherry Thompson Jeremy Thompson Rod Hicks 7-9pm		Singing Hills Recreation Center 1909 Crouch rd. Dallas, Tx Ernie Brown 6:30pm-8:30pm
	Halftime Time Bar & Grill 4222 Camp Wisdom Rd Dallas, Tx Yolanda Scott 7-9pm		EnvoyounceEvent Center 4041 W. Wheatland Dallas, Tx Terry Tucker 7-9pm
	Halftime Bar & Grill 2315 S. Cooper st. Arlington, Tx Pee Wee 7-9pm		K. B Polk Recreation Center 6801 Roper St. Dallas, Tx Sherry Thompson Jeremy Thompson Rod Hicks 7-9pm
	Envoyounce Event Center 4041 Wheatland rd. Dallas, Tx Terry Tucker 7-9pm

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DeniseDiaz — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:11:27 CST

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About Us

DeniseDiaz — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:41:41 CST

Hi, my name is Denise Diaz, and I started swing dancing in September of 02. After a friend of mine turned me on to the dance at Club Steppers.

After that first class, i was hooked. I begin attending class every night of the week. After a year of swing dancing,

I decided to create City2city.net & Swingsation.net, because people would always ask me where to go, or what's going on this weekend.

City2city was the first website launched in Dallas for swingout events. We are celebrating 6yrs. of being on the world wide web.

I've had the pleasure of meeting a lot of people over the years. I have met R. Kelly, Michael Baisden, The "Queen of Swing", Norma Miller
and the pleasure to bring to Dallas the Legendary Frankie Manning.

City2city has been on Channel 8, Channel 5 and The Trixnthehat entertainment show. We were featured in an article in the Dallas Weekly
and Swingsation.net is one of the website listed in Frankie Manning's book titled "Ambassador of Lindy Hop".

I could not have done any of this without your support. There has been a few times that I just wanted to toss in the towel, but deep down
I knew that I would be back.

Like Maybelle Blair says: My constant prayer is that somehow the whole world could
experience the exhilaration and sense of renewal that takes place when we discover that life is a dance "Live the experience", Share the gift.

Thank you for supporting city2city.net and all our efforts.

Our Mission: Is to keep you informed on all swing dance related events and classes. To help preserve the art of swing dancing in Dallas
and the surrounding metroplex and to make a difference in the community.

City2City Outreach

DeniseDiaz — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:04:31 CST

People I have met

DeniseDiaz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:44:08 CST

Norma Miller & Denise Diaz-----------------Denise Diaz & Frankie Manning--------------------------------------Denise & Michael Baisden 08
"Queen of Swing"---------------------------------------------"Ambassador of Lindy Hop"------------------------------------------Talk show host

Elaine, Norma, Ramiro & Denise---------------------------------Denise Diaz, Michael Baisden & Beverly Neal 09

Rose, Jennifer Holliday & Denise Diaz-----------------------------Dee from the Wyans Show , Rose & Denise Diaz

Article: Dance Your Way to Good Health

DeniseDiaz — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:52:03 CDT

Dancing can be a most enjoyable form of exercise. But, what most people don't know is that it also has a large number of health benefits. Dancing is a great full out mind and body workout. It can make your body and soul feel good in a way that no other exercise can. The benefits of dancing are like no other. It can help you lose weight, strengthen and tone your body, increase stamina and flexibility, improve balance and posture, and produce confidence among other things. Although dancing may appeal mostly to women, in the last number of years the most popular forms of dance have included males just as much as females. Whether it be dancing the waltz, cha cha, or rhumba or swing dancing can be a great form of exercise for anyone.

Dancing can be used in place of regular low – impact exercises such as cycling, walking, or aerobics. Depending on the form of the dance, you can actually burn a large amount of calories doing it. Who would have thought you could have fun and lose weight at the same time?!? Research shows that a 150-pound adult can actually burn approximately 150 calories doing 30 minutes of social dancing. The best part is you're not even thinking about losing the weight while doing it.

Researchers believe that dancing can keep your mind and body healthy as you age. Any kind of dancing increases the number of chemicals being produced in the brain to help with the growth of nerve cells. More importantly, dances that require you to learn certain steps can actually increase your brain power and help to improve your memory skills. Dancing has even been known to help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Any kind of dance has you using all the different parts of your body. This also means that all the different muscles in your body are being used. This helps to strengthen and tone your muscles without hurting your joints. It also helps to strengthen bones, and tone your entire body. Specific dances also have certain benefits for your body. For example, belly dancing helps prevent lower back problems; ballroom dancing helps keep the heart in shape; and salsa dancing helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol. All forms of dance however are known to lower your risk of heart disease, help with weight loss, and strengthen the bones and muscles in your legs and hips.

Overall, dancing has become a well known form of exercise. Recently it has reached out to both males and females with its new age forms of ballroom dancing. Ballroom dancing has become a part of the entertainment industry which has given it its rising appeal. However,
there are many different forms of dance to try out, all of which keep you in good health and are lots of fun.

Platinum Cruise

DeniseDiaz — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:54:56 CDT

BLUE WORLD TRAVEL 50 First St. Suite 411 San Francisco, Ca. 94105 1-800-466-2179 http://www.festivalatsea.com Edward Smith “The Mayor” (214) 673-7781 PLATINUM CRUISERS GROUP Returning PCG cruisers will have priority to cabin reservations until Friday, August 28, 2009. Reserve your cabin today to ensure balcony requests in the block of cabins on the 7th Floor within the Platinum Cruisers Community. PCGs are in the 8B category on the 7th floor again this year. 7-Night Caribbean Full Charter Cruise Sailing on the “Carnival Valor” Sail Dates: Sunday, Aug 1– Aug 8, 2010 (Pre-cruise: July 30-31, 2010 – Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel) Sailing 7-nights out of Miami, Florida to Nassau, Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel, with 2 fun days at sea. Pre-Cruise Package – Miami, Florida 2-Night Miami Pre-Cruise Package July 30th & July 31st at the Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotels $148.00 Per Person, for two nights. $280.00 single occupancy two night stay. (1 and 2 night packages available) 3000 people cruising together results in sheer Cultural Vacation Phenomenon that brings Great Pleasure to both the young and the old!! FAS’ 7-night full ship charter will sail into the sunny Caribbean from Miami, Florida to the Bahamas, Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, with two fun days at sea. The Carnival Valor is loaded with outdoor decks, pools and activities as well as indoor public gathering places. The staterooms are substantially larger than industry standards, at 185 square feet or more, making these spacious cabins the place to get your party on. The Valor will be the place to mingle with folks from all over the country, renewing old friendships or making new ones. And with the top name entertainment in addition to all of our goings-on, Festival at Sea 2010 is the place to be for some "Commotion on the Ocean". Family Feud, Speed Dating, the Relationship Hat Chat, the Dating Game, the Newly Wed Not So Newly Wed Game, the Survivor Competition, Golf, Basketball and the Bid Whist Tournaments are just some of the fun and games that go on during the seven days of sailing. If dancing is your thing, FAS offers Swing Dancing, Chicago Steppin’, Salsa, Urban Ballroom and Line Dancing, and even dance lessons. There’s nightly dancing in the lounges where you can show what you’ve learned during class. Bring your favorite swing dance mix CD, and we’ll play it in the lounge. The 2009 entertainment was optimal, with singers Eric Benét, Stephanie Mills, and comedians AJ Jamal, Alonzo Boden, Rodney Laney and Jay Lamont. The 2010 lineup is going to be even more exciting!! DON’T MISS THIS!!! Book by Oct. 31, 2009 and receive the $250 Early Bird Discount!!! Complete the 2010 Festival At Sea Cruise Application online at http://www.festivalatsea.com. (indicate your Group Leader as Edward Smith/165) or forward your application and deposit information via email to Edward Smith at platinumcruisersgroup@gmail.com. or Fax your application along with credit card information to
415) 882-9985. To Download the application see the attachment below.

Arlington Swing Classes

DeniseDiaz — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:01:34 CDT

Monday 2 location Arlington Entertainment Center 915 W. Pioneer Pkwy. Arlington, Tx Big Smooth 7-9pm	TUESDAY	Wednesday 1 Location Arlington Entertainment Center 915 W. Pioneer Pkwy. Arlington, Tx Big Smooth 7-9pm	Thursday 1 location	Friday 1 location	Saturday	Sunday 1 location Arlington Entertainment Center 915 W. Pioneer Pkwy. Arlington, Tx Big Smooth 7-9pm
Events at the Plaza 2305 Oak Lane Grand Prairie, Texas Henry & Val 7pm-9pm		Events at the Plaza 2305 Oak Lane Grand Prairie, Tx. T-Dub 6-9pm	Events at the Plaza 2305 Oak Lane Grand Prairie, Texas David Simpson 7pm-9pm	Events at the Plaza 2305 Oak Lane Grand Prairie, Texas Henry & Val 8pm-10pm	Events at the Plaza 2305 Oak Ln G.P Tx. T-Dub 12-3pm

Swing Out Instructors

DeniseDiaz — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:13:36 CDT

Fort Worth Swing Classes

DeniseDiaz — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:42:36 CDT

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
	Jack London's Bar & Grill 1217 Oakland blvd Fort Worth,Tx DJ-k9 8-10pm		Club Ice 6200 South Freeway Fort Worth, Tx. Twinkle Toes Abron 7-9pm		Martin Luther King Rec. Center 5565 Truman dr. Ft. Worth, Tx DJ Swing 6-7pm	Club Ice 6200 South Freeway Fort Worth, Tx Twinkle Toes Abron 7-9pm
	CB Swing Dance Productions Class at Oogles & Googles 5601 Basswood Ste. 145 Fort Worth, Tx Paulette Braziel 7-9pm		CB Swing Dance Productions Class at Oogles & Googles 5601 Basswood Ste 145 Fort Worth Tx. Paulette Braziel 7-9pm			Tipp Topp 1003 Bryan St Ft. Worth, Tx Hitman 7-9pm
			Tipp Topp 1003 Bryan St Ft. Worth, Tx Hitman 7-9pm

Charles Williams & Janice Henderson

DeniseDiaz — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:44:30 CDT

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Tommy Pye & Teresa Sanders

DeniseDiaz — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:44:24 CDT